EDU 4356 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages in the Secondary School

Institution:

Winston-Salem State University

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Description:

This course is designed to examine the principles of teaching modern foreign languages. All current methodological and pedagogical theories and applications will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on innovative techniques used in the teaching of Spanish at the junior and senior high levels. Special attention will be given to the development of competencies needed to select, organize and effectively use materials for enhancing the fundamental language skills of students. Lesson planning, micro-teaching, the examination of textbooks, professional organizations and the evaluation of instruction within the discipline willbe introduced. Attention will also be paid to the role of proficiency testing. Prerequisites: An average of 2.5 or better in foreign language courses and admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wssu.edu

Phone Number:

(336) 750-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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